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4.3.8 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO......... 4-23 4.3.9 ROG Connect 4-26 4.4 RAID configurations 4-28 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-28 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-29 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-29 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-30 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-33 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-...
4.3.8 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO......... 4-23 4.3.9 ROG Connect 4-26 4.4 RAID configurations 4-28 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-28 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-29 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-29 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-30 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-33 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-...
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...100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use... make your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and...
...100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use... make your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and...
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... thermal capacity. Memory compatibility is A-OK! The technology is able to determine failsafe settings that provides faster data transfer rate and more , MemOK! Worry no more bandwidth ...6Gb/s support Experience the future of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features MemOK! Any memory is among the top concerns when it comes to increase ..., get you system up to connect easily with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button to patch...
... thermal capacity. Memory compatibility is A-OK! The technology is able to determine failsafe settings that provides faster data transfer rate and more , MemOK! Worry no more bandwidth ...6Gb/s support Experience the future of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features MemOK! Any memory is among the top concerns when it comes to increase ..., get you system up to connect easily with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button to patch...
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... so that you can still listen to online music, download and upload files, and engage in the form of 7 sets of your CPU at a purely hardware level. Overclocking is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that you 'll know exactly where to pwn your opponents. ... pick the processor you . Monitor the status of detection points so you could have a more control and efficiency. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for instant upgrade! Upgrade your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with ROG's...
... so that you can still listen to online music, download and upload files, and engage in the form of 7 sets of your CPU at a purely hardware level. Overclocking is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that you 'll know exactly where to pwn your opponents. ... pick the processor you . Monitor the status of detection points so you could have a more control and efficiency. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for instant upgrade! Upgrade your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with ROG's...
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... and save an overheating GPU. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of overheating. Acting as the "red zone" of SupremeFX and sound effect technology from Creative Labs® to spot enemies in 3D environment during overclocking. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for overclockers. SupremeFX X-Fi combines the technological...
... and save an overheating GPU. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of overheating. Acting as the "red zone" of SupremeFX and sound effect technology from Creative Labs® to spot enemies in 3D environment during overclocking. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for overclockers. SupremeFX X-Fi combines the technological...
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... up your favorite settings. Profile Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one complete module. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature...
... up your favorite settings. Profile Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one complete module. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature...
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You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default values. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, ...clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the Disable position. • Ensure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O helps you easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords... allows you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking.
You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default values. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, ...clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the Disable position. • Ensure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O helps you easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords... allows you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking.
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Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-41 This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2.8.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system.
Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-41 This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2.8.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system.
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ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-43 4. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. However, the... switch allows you to auto-tune your CPU to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you have made.
ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-43 4. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. However, the... switch allows you to auto-tune your CPU to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you have made.
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... overclocking work. 2.8.6 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt feature provides a nice touch for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may differ by models. Refer to the measure points when a multitester is employed for ProbeIt location. ROG Crosshair IV Formula ...2-45 No time wasted fumbling around on the complicated motherboard layout, the clearly marked area gives you easier access to the following illustration for more accurate measurements during your convenient and accurate OC settings.
... overclocking work. 2.8.6 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt feature provides a nice touch for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may differ by models. Refer to the measure points when a multitester is employed for ProbeIt location. ROG Crosshair IV Formula ...2-45 No time wasted fumbling around on the complicated motherboard layout, the clearly marked area gives you easier access to the following illustration for more accurate measurements during your convenient and accurate OC settings.
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... the navigation keys to select a field. 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [11:10:25] System Date [Tue 03/02/2010] Language...on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system ...
... the navigation keys to select a field. 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [11:10:25] System Date [Tue 03/02/2010] Language...on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system ...
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... depends on the motherboard. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the following items: DRAM Voltage 1.488 [Auto] HT Voltage 1.191 [Auto] NB Voltage ...on CPU types. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-9 Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3100MHZ Target DRAM Frequency: 1067MHZ CPU Level Up [Auto] OC Tuner Utility AI Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio...
... depends on the motherboard. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the following items: DRAM Voltage 1.488 [Auto] HT Voltage 1.191 [Auto] NB Voltage ...on CPU types. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-9 Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3100MHZ Target DRAM Frequency: 1067MHZ CPU Level Up [Auto] OC Tuner Utility AI Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio...
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...From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and �d�is completed. 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to ��s�e�t�...65533;th�e��P��C�I bus. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and �a�ll�o�w��s�y�o��u��to select a...
...From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and �d�is completed. 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to ��s�e�t�...65533;th�e��P��C�I bus. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and �a�ll�o�w��s�y�o��u��to select a...
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...] Configuration options: [Auto] �[5��C�L��K 1�2��C�L�K��] ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-11 Profile Info : xxxxMHz-x-x-x-xx This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz...
...] Configuration options: [Auto] �[5��C�L��K 1�2��C�L�K��] ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-11 Profile Info : xxxxMHz-x-x-x-xx This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz...
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... Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Automatic configuration. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-15 The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 3.3.19 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage�T��h�...
... Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Automatic configuration. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-15 The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 3.3.19 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage�T��h�...
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... 1394 Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-25 Onboard ATA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard ATA controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Device [Standard... Device" is to reach your best overclocking record. But it will keep 1 lan port alive to high- Front Panel Type [HD] [HD] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to submit your best overclocking record! Configuration options: [Enabled] ...
... 1394 Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-25 Onboard ATA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard ATA controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Device [Standard... Device" is to reach your best overclocking record. But it will keep 1 lan port alive to high- Front Panel Type [HD] [HD] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to submit your best overclocking record! Configuration options: [Enabled] ...
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ASUS EPU provides you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the current system status. Launching EPU After installing EPU from : • Auto ... to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to the software manual in real-time. You can also configure advanced settings for each mode. 4.3.7 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is detected. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the...
ASUS EPU provides you select Auto Mode , the system shifts modes automatically according to the current system status. Launching EPU After installing EPU from : • Auto ... to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to the software manual in real-time. You can also configure advanced settings for each mode. 4.3.7 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is detected. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the...
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...the Save Profile function to display the TurboV EVO control panel. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-23 Refer to restore all start-up values Advanced CPU, chipset and DRAM voltage settings Save the current settings as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Click to show / hide more...on the Windows notification area. Using ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allow you to the software manual in realtime without applying Applies all changes made in ASUS TurboV (except for detailed software configuration. 4.3.8 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV and Turbo...
...the Save Profile function to display the TurboV EVO control panel. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-23 Refer to restore all start-up values Advanced CPU, chipset and DRAM voltage settings Save the current settings as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Click to show / hide more...on the Windows notification area. Using ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allow you to the software manual in realtime without applying Applies all changes made in ASUS TurboV (except for detailed software configuration. 4.3.8 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV and Turbo...
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...in system BIOS and will be applied in the next boot. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support You can click Stop to save the current overclocking setting, or wait for higher system performance. • The auto-tuned system performance varies on the installed device (ex., CPU and DRAM).... Start. Read through the warning messages and click Yes to 3 times. You can also click More Setting first to continue system tuning for TurboV EVO to configure more overclocking parameters before starting auto-overclocking. 2. Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto...
...in system BIOS and will be applied in the next boot. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support You can click Stop to save the current overclocking setting, or wait for higher system performance. • The auto-tuned system performance varies on the installed device (ex., CPU and DRAM).... Start. Read through the warning messages and click Yes to 3 times. You can also click More Setting first to continue system tuning for TurboV EVO to configure more overclocking parameters before starting auto-overclocking. 2. Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto...
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... on the icon to the Turbo Key interface. You have to press the assigned hotkeys to set a group of hot-keys into physical overclocking buttons. Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to use the Turbo Key function. Click on the Windows notification area... level by selecting Turbo Key Profile. Click Apply to show Turbo Key OSD and status. 4. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-25 Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. Choose whether to save Turbo Key settings. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just ...
... on the icon to the Turbo Key interface. You have to press the assigned hotkeys to set a group of hot-keys into physical overclocking buttons. Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to use the Turbo Key function. Click on the Windows notification area... level by selecting Turbo Key Profile. Click Apply to show Turbo Key OSD and status. 4. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-25 Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. Choose whether to save Turbo Key settings. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just ...